Know Yourself
2010

Know Yourself is a large-scale installation dealing with new theories and questions debated within neuroscience and psychology, connecting the functions of our conscience and brain with our emotions. Build as a physical mind-map, the viewer is drawn into a series of chambers representing different affects and topics relating to new findings within the field of neuroscience.

The project was initiated by Article 31, a non-profit organization dedicated to highlight the importance of engaging kids in the production of cultural values and resulted in an exhibition, which was shown at Kulturhuset in Stockholm (14 February–9 May 2010) and at the Museums of World Culture in Gothenburg (17 September 2011 – 29 April 2012).

All the installations are a product of workshops where groups of kids, psychologist, neuro-scientists and Bigert & Bergström participated. The exhibition is an experiment where sculptural platforms activate the bodies of the visitors, being drawn into a discussion around how our cognitive reading of the world is manifested through our affects and emotions.

For more info about the project please visit: www.kanndigsjalv.nu 

Affektarium

Photos: Tove Falk Olsson
Installation view, "Know Yourself" exhibition, Kulturhuset, 2010
"Affektarium" element
"Affektaruium," video documentation, installation, "Know Yourself" exhibition Kulturhuset, 2010
Technical drawing

Anechoic Chamber

Photos: Tove Falk Olsson
"Anechoic Chamber," computer model
"Anechoic Chamber," installation view, "Know Yourself" exhibition Kulturhuset, 2010
"Anechoic Chamber," video documentation, installation, "Know Yourself" exhibition Kulturhuset, 2010

DROP ROOM

Photos: Tove Falk Olsson
"Drop Room," installation view, "Know Yourself" exhibition Kulturhuset, 2010
"Drop Room" installation plan, Kulturhuset
"Drop Room," video documentation, installation, "Know Yourself" exhibition Kulturhuset, 2010

Heart Hearth

Photos: Tove Falk Olsson
"Heart Hearth," installation view, "Know Yourself" exhibition Kulturhuset, 2010
"Heart Hearth," video documentation, installation, "Know Yourself" exhibition Kulturhuset, 2010
"Heart Hearth," computer drawing
Artists' sketch

Circles of I

Photos: Tove Falk Olsson
"Circles of I," installation view, "Know Yourself" exhibition Kulturhuset, 2010
Technical drawing
"Circles of I," video documentation, installation, "Know Yourself" exhibition Kulturhuset, 2010

Pixled Dream

Photos: Tove Falk Olsson
"Pixled Dream," installation view, "Know Yourself" exhibition Kulturhuset, 2010
"Pixled Dream," video documentation, installation, "Know Yourself" exhibition Kulturhuset, 2010

Pneuma Chamber

Photos: Tove Falk Olsson
"Pneuma Chamber," computer model
"Pneuma Chamber," installation view, "Know Yourself" exhibition Kulturhuset, 2010
"Pneuma Chamber," video documentation, installation, "Know Yourself" exhibition Kulturhuset, 2010

Mirror Room

Photos: Tove Falk Olsson
"Mirror Room," installation view, "Know Yourself" exhibition Kulturhuset, 2010
KNOW YOURSELF
CONTRIBUTORS

Idea and project management: Anette Andersson and Anna Wennergren, Artikel 31
Curators (Kulturhuset): Mathilda Hult och Pia Kristoffersson

Participating children: Sofia Ahlin, Simona Avelli, Martin Bacic Mikkelsen, Eiralin Brook, Elin Franzén Korduner, Miranda Gothe, Vilma Gothe, Norea Hallberg , Inti Holewa Mendoza, Filippa Holm, Henny Holm, Astrid Hultenius, Carolina Johnson, Liv Lemoyne, Vera Lindgren, Agaton Mörsare, Malva Nilsson, Lina Olsson Lejeune, Samuel Ram, Lova Schager Vrisemo, 
Truls Schager Vrisemo, Hanna Schoenbaum, Alexander de Sousa, Evelina Prajumsock, Scott Walton, Ellinor Öst

Exhibition desgin: Bigert & Bergström
Technical construction and consulation: Lars Hässler
Sound design: Girilal Baars, Ninni Hasselberg and Helene Hedsund
Exhibition technicians: Francisco Bueno, Roger Josefsson, Erik Persson and Daniel Reichardt
Lightning: Henry Andersson
Bigert & Bergström's assistants: Jens Lind, Tove Kjellmark, Andrea Hvistendahl, Jenny Berntsson and Lucas Elander Hinnerud
Decor: Peter Sterzenbach
Log: Lotta Kühlhorn
Graphic design: Henrik Löfgren and Mats Bigert
Press and marketing: Lisa Boström
Puppets and mask design: My Walther
Dramaturg: Emma Broström
Exhibition texts: Anette Andersson and Anna Wennergren
Translation: Jan Teeland
Photo-documentation: Tove Falk Olsson
Special thanks to:

Stockholm School of the Arts
Test group: Matilda Björk, Jessica Hagman, Amanda Mikkolar, Christina Sandström, Carolina Sobolewska andWeronica Sobolewska 
Neuroscientist: Mats Lekander and Andreas Olsson 
Daniel Söllscher (Wreck Studios)
Video documentation: Mattias Hambreaus and Daniel Andersson
Anders Mjöbring (web)
Weland
Calesco
Axfast
Bältarbo tegelbruk
Jaba Group
Wetterskogs
Broby modell
Abstract Teknisk Design
Steen Industri
Kuntze
Ordning&Reda

With support from: Allmänna arvsfondens

Related Works

Know Yourself. Kulturhuset, 2010